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Newbie with two questions
« on: 23 December 2008, 19:25:14 »
Hello all. I would like to state for the court record that I don't drive an Omega (I'm in the 406 massive :)).

SWMBO, meanwhile, owns an Omega 2.5L V6 R-reg TD automatic. It seems there is no Haynes Book o' Lies for this particular model and so I'm stuck on a couple of points. Was wondering if I could get some advice please?

Firstly, there are a couple of dash bulbs out. How would I get the dash apart without breaking it in the process?

Secondly, and more seriously, the brakes seem to be on the way out. It's taking more and more pressure to stop the car these days and when it finally does stop, it does so with a sudden jerk. I'm very much an beginner with car upkeep, so was wondering if this points to discs/pads or brake fluid, perhaps?

Many thanks doods

Tom
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #1 on: 23 December 2008, 19:29:34 »
Hi Tom, welcome to the forum...  you should introduce Mrs. Tom :y

As for your questions mate you would be better posting them in the Help Section of the forum as more people visit that area.  :y

There is a "how to" section about getting the dash out to replace bulbs..
As for your brakes maybe worth taking a look at the brake discs and pads by taking off the wheel mate  :y
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #2 on: 23 December 2008, 19:37:13 »
Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Any problems with the car are best posted in the other relative sections.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?virboard=Newbies;num=1209458172

Take a nosey at the forum guidelines it will give you a good idea how the forum works.   :y :y
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #3 on: 23 December 2008, 19:50:12 »
Good evening Tom. Welcome to the OOF :)
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #4 on: 23 December 2008, 19:59:30 »
"Hello" and Welcome :)
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #5 on: 23 December 2008, 20:07:36 »
Hello, and good evening Tom :y :y
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #6 on: 23 December 2008, 20:45:35 »
Hello Tom and a very warm welcome to you! :y
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #7 on: 23 December 2008, 20:55:03 »
Hello & Welcome  :y
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #8 on: 23 December 2008, 21:01:15 »
welcome to the forum Tom.  :y
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #9 on: 23 December 2008, 21:20:14 »
Hi Tom and welcome to the forum :)
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #10 on: 23 December 2008, 22:48:37 »
Hi Tom and welcome to THE FORUM  :) :) :)
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #11 on: 23 December 2008, 23:38:33 »
Welcome :)
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #12 on: 24 December 2008, 11:25:40 »
Hello Tom and welocme to the forum :y
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #13 on: 24 December 2008, 12:30:16 »
Hello and welcome :)
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Re: Newbie with two questions
« Reply #14 on: 24 December 2008, 16:05:39 »
Thanks all :)

The only problem with my wife having the V6 Omega is, well, my male ego is all bruised ^^ Need to trade in my 1.9 TDi for something bigger and manlier.

Shameless compensation FTW ^^
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